Authors Purpose
Water conducts electricity. That means that electricity can flow through water. It is important to keep electrical devices like hair dryers and curling irons away fro the sink and the bathtub.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
Josie wished she did not have to decline the wedding invitation, by she already had other plans.
The word decline means:
a) accept
b) turn down
c) eat
b) turn down
Nate couldn't find his favorite toy. First, he looked in his toy chest. Next, he looked in the tree house. Last, he looked under his bed. Nate was happy. He finally found his red fire engine.
Where was the second place Nate looked for his toy?
In the Tree house.
The band marched down the street. Jacob could hear the music. Jeff lifted him up so he could see.
CAUSE: Jeff lifted Jacob up.
What was the EFFECT?
a) Jacob could see the band.
b) Jacob heard the music.
c) The band was in the street.
a) Jacob could see the band.
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
Glue stick
Everyday, Hannah rushed home from school to work on her science project. She was making a volcano that would really erupt! She wanted it to be perfect for the science fair. She put the finishing touches on the day before the fair. At the fair, her volcano worked perfectly. Everyone clapped when it erupted!Hannah won first prize!
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
The thief evaded the police by hiding behind a dumpster.
The word evaded means?
a) escaped
b) ran from
c) surrendered to
a) escaped
Erin went roller blading. First, she put on her helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. Next, she put on he roller blades. Last, she skated down the path to the park.
What did Erin do right after putting on her helmet, knee pads and elbow pads?
She put on her roller blades.
Helen's watch was slow. She was late for the party. On the way home, she bought a new watch.
CAUSE: Helen's watch was slow. What was the EFFECT?
a) She was on her way home.
b) She got a new watch at the party.
c) She was late for the party.
c) She was late for the party.
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?
Eraser
Please come and visit me in the city. I know you will like it here. I live in a warm house where there is always plenty to eat. I am sure that we would have a wonderful time together.
Sincerely,
City Mouse.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
The full moon illuminated the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights.
The word illuminated means:
a) lit
b) darkened
c) filled.
a) lit
The birth of baby robs is an amazing thing to see!. First, the female bird lays 3 to 5 blue eggs. Next, she sits on the eggs for about two weeks while the baby birds grow. Last, the eggs hatch and the baby robins appear.
What happens right before the robin sits on the eggs?
The female bird lays the eggs.
Peter and his sisters went to the zoo. They saw lots of animals. It started to rain. All of the animals went inside.
CAUSE: It rained at the zoo. What was the EFFECT?
a) The girls saw many animals.
b) Peter went inside.
c) She was late for the party.
c) She was late for the party.
I love to eat grass with my sharp "teeth". My home is usually in the garage. I go to sleep every fall and winter, but I work hard in the spring and summer. People push me around outside. I eat gasoline for energry. What am I?
lawn mower
Making a delicious smoother is easy. first put some frozen berries into a blender. You might want to add a banana too. Then add milk or yogurt. Put the lid on the blender and blend it all together until it is smooth.Then just pour it into a cup and enjoy!
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
Denise stared at the immense pile of laundry and wondered how her children could go through so many clothes in a week.
The word immense means:
a) dirty
b) large
c) unhappy
b) large
Ed and Carol wanted to go fishing. They each grabbed their pole and supplies, and off they went to the lake. When they arrived, they put worms on their hooks. Finally, they cast their fishing lines into the water and waited for a bite.
What did they do right after arriving at the lake?
They put worms on their hooks.
The elephant was very heavy. He walked into the house. He did not get far. He feel right through the floor.
EFFECT: The elephant fell through the floor. What was the CAUSE?
a) He walked out of the house.
b) He walked very far.
C) He was very heavy.
C) He was very heavy.
You will find me when you go outside. I live high above the earth. Some people say I remind them of cotton candy. When I am angry I get dark, and when I am sad I cry. You have probably felt my tears. When I cry a lot I make puddles and small ponds. What am I?
I would not eat that candy if I were you. It is filled with artificial colors and flavors. The first ingredient is sugar. This candy is not good for your body. How about trying a sweet, juicy piece of fruit instread? Fruit tastes great and is loaded with important vitamins and minerals. So the next time you want a snack, skip the candy and reach for an apple or banana instead!
What is the author's purpose?
persuade
The substitute teacher felt exasperated because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen.
The word exasperated means:
a) lonely
b) frustrated
c) depressed
b) frustrated
Your heart is a very powerful muscle. It continually pumps blood to and from parts of your body. Arteries carry the blood away from your heart. The blood is pumped to your lungs, where it picks up oxygen. Then veins carry the blood back to your heart.
Where does the blood go just after the arteries transport it away from your heart?
It goes to your lungs.
Maria gave Louise a nice birthday present. Louise was very happy. She called Maria to say thank you.
EFFECT: Louise called Maria. What was the CAUSE?
a) Louise gave Maria a present.
b) Maria was very happy.
c) Maria gave Louise a present.
c) Maria gave Louise a present.
When people visit me they seem to mind that I go after them with sharp objects. In fact, they pay me when I cut them. Sometimes I cut people and give them bangs. Sometimes I cut a lot, and sometimes I cut just a little. What am I?
A hair stylist